Today we are excited to launch NCFH’s latest campaign, #SnapshotRuralVic. This online campaign relies on rural Victorians to share their stories through engaging photos, videos, music and audio via social media. We want to see and hear how you are supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of yourself and those around you. We hope to create open and honest conversations about how rural Victorians find ways to manage during difficult times.
To learn more about #SnapshotRuralVic and get involved CLICK HERE
Farm Safety Week Wrap-up
The NCFH was busy during the 2020 ‘Farming for a Future’ National Farm Safety Week.
Have a read:
The Director’s Blog – Farmer Health Matters will cover the 5H's in the coming weeks—heads, hearts, hands, hearing and hernias and how these effect farmers. READ HERE
Our NEW publication highlighting the importance of training rural professionals in Agricultural Health and Medicine to improve the overall health of farming communities. READ HERE
Have a listen:
Get practical tips on how you can help keep children safe on the farm with Dr Jacquie Cotton and Mallee Sustainable Farming. LISTEN HERE
An exciting announcement:
Our Gear Up for Ag program received funding from the Victorian Government to provide practical education to secondary school students on farm health and safety. READ HERE
Join our working group of co-designing a peer-supported approach to improve mental health in rural farming communities.
Are you interested in improving the mental wellbeing of farmers and people in farming communities?
Are you a member of a farming community OR a service provider/stakeholder providing support for farming communities in Victoria’s Great South Coast region?
Have you experienced depression or psychological/situational distress OR have you cared for or provided support to someone who has?
We are seeking farmers and service providers/stakeholders to join an online Community-based Working Group for guidance on project development, participant recruitment and development of new mental wellbeing resources.
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Each Wednesday we feature a Farmer Health fact sheet from www.farmerhealth.org.au on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. These fact sheets are a useful resource to keep you on top of your game! You asked for a quick recap so here it is!
